Nutrition

Question 0

Nutrient composed of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

Answer 0

Carbohydrates

Primary source is plant foods. Contains sugar and starch.

Question 1

Component of food that provides energy

Answer 1

Carbohydrates

Question 2

The major ____________ are classified according to what they do in the body.

Answer 2

Nutrients

Question 3

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats supply __________.

Answer 3

Energy. They are considered macronutrients.

Question 4

Vitamins and minerals are ____________ and are needed in less amounts.

Answer 4

Micronutrients

Question 5

Water is an ____________ nutrient and it is essential to life.

Answer 5

Essential

Question 6

Nutrient that serves as a secondary source for fuel

Answer 6

Lipids (also known as fats)

Question 7

Lipids can be divided into what 3 categories?

Answer 7

Triglycerides
Phospholipids
Sterols

Question 8

How are lipids useful for body production?

Answer 8

Protects organs, skeleton, insulation, and body temperature

Question 9

Excessive cholesterol intake please a significant role in _________ ___________.

Answer 9

Heart disease

Question 10

Naturally occurring substance consisting of amino acids

Answer 10

Protein

Question 11

Which nutrient plays a significant role in proper functioning of muscle, tissue, bone, and blood?

Answer 11

Protein

Question 12

Complete ___________ contain all 9 essential amino acids, what are some examples?

Answer 12

Complete Proteins

Meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, and cheese

Question 13

Incomplete ___________ do not contain all 9 essential amino acids, what are some examples?

Answer 13

Proteins

Legumes, nuts, greens, cereals, and vegetables

Question 14

______________ deficits are manifested by weight loss, tissue wasting, edema, and anemia

Answer 14

Protein

Question 15

Micronutrient compounds involved in regulating body functioning

Answer 15

Vitamins

Question 16

Vitamins are classified as either _____ or ________ soluble.

Answer 16

Fat or water

Question 17

Fat soluble vitamins

Answer 17

A, D, E, and K

Question 18

Water-soluble vitamins

Answer 18

B complex and C

Question 19

Nutrient that is dissolved in water and carries an electrical charge, referred to as electrolytes. Works with other nutrients to maintain fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base balance in the body.

Answer 19

Minerals

Question 20

Examples of minerals

Answer 20

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, fluoride, iodine

Question 21

Which mineral build bones, teeth, helps blood clot, assist nerves, muscles, and heart to function?

Answer 21

Calcium

Question 22

Which minerals functions include building teeth and bones, and helping body get energy from food?

Answer 22

Phosphorus

Question 23

Which minerals functions include forming part of red blood cells, and helping body get energy from food?

Answer 23

Iron

Question 24

Which minerals functions include controlling water balance, and regulating nerve impulses and muscle contractions?

Answer 24

Sodium

Question 25

Which minerals main function is regulating energy?

Answer 25

Iodine

Question 26

Which minerals functions include having part of teeth and bones, helping body use carbohydrates, helping to regulate nerve and muscle contractions?

Answer 26

Magnesium

Question 27

Which mineral builds body cells, aids digestion and absorption, lubricates joints and organs, and regulates body temperature?

Answer 27

Copper

Question 28

Vitamin a deficiency could cause

Answer 28

Night-blindness

Question 29

Vitamin B1 deficiency could cause

Answer 29

Tingling in fingers and toes, confusion, difficulties in maintaining balance, loss of appetite, exhaustion and weekend powers of concentration

Question 30

Vitamin B2 deficiency can cause

Answer 30

Itchy irritated eyes, itchy mucous membranes (such as nose, mouth, throat) and cracked corners of lips

Question 31

Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause

Answer 31

Skin inflammation

Question 32

Vitamin B9 (folic acid) deficiency can cause

Answer 32

Tiredness due to anemia and read tongue

Question 33

Vitamin C deficiency can cause

Answer 33

Tiredness, bleeding gums and slow healing wounds

Question 34

Vitamin D deficiency can cause

Answer 34

Unhealthy teeth, weakening of bones, Ricket's in children

Question 35

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause

Answer 35

Tiredness and fatigue, tingling and numbness in hands/feet, memory problems and anemia

Question 36

Vitamin E deficiency can cause

Answer 36

Weak muscles and fertility problems

Question 37

Calcium deficiency can cause

Answer 37

Poor teeth and brittle bones

Question 38

Nutrition for adults: food choices directly affect weight. What are some factors that influence General Nutrition?

Answer 38

Socioeconomic status, knowledge of nutrients, beliefs/perceptions of food and health

Question 39

Over and under nutrition are a major concern throughout all populations and ages, directly effect __________ and ___________ well being.

Answer 39

Emotional and physical

Question 40

Appropriate _________ __________ is the foundation to disease management and intervention.

Answer 40

Food choice

Question 41

______________ of appropriate dietary choices is a vital part of nursing care.

Answer 41

Promotion

Question 42

___________ restricted diets are often implemented in the client with chronic renal failure

Answer 42

Protein Normal levels of protein intake lead to increased workload in poorly performing kidneys

Question 43

Clients recovering from major surgery, burns, or severe trauma may need additional ___________ intake to help provide for tissue healing

Answer 43

Protein Deficiency in protein intake leads to delayed wound healing. Lack of protein intake leads to lack of cellular integrity that is manifested by edema.